About Lotus Compass
Lotus Compass is a guide for travelers embarking on a journey of self discovery. Transformation happens when we tend to the inner and outer journey, and we’re honored to be a part of the process of personal growth and adventure for so many inspiring travelers.
We offer small group trips, online courses, and in-depth workshops. We specialize in pilgrimage, the ancient art of mindful travel.
Pilgrimage is a sacred journey back to yourself.
Meet the Founder
Jamie Shimizu-Jones discovered her love of travel as a young girl, flipping through her grandparents many travel photo albums. This love of exploring different cultures expanded when, after moving due to Hurricane Katrina, she lived down the street from a Colombian family and their full-sized soccer field. Week after week, she played soccer and learned Spanish, quickly becoming their adopted prima.
After graduating from university, she moved to the magical island of Ibiza in the Mediterranean where she learned about Buddhism and joyfully rode her Vespa around the island. In 2016, she walked the Camino de Santiago, a monthlong pilgrimage in Spain where she aspired to practice mindfulness each step of the way. Little did she know, that trip would be the first of many pilgrimages.
She started Lotus Compass to help others to reconnect with themselves while walking through some beautiful places at the same time.